About the position Early Care & Education has been serving families for decades with a trusted tradition of excellence in early learning. Our experienced teachers provide a warm, community-centered early learning experience for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Our schools emphasize age-appropriate learning, social-emotional growth, and a safe, nurturing environment where every child can succeed. All Early Care and Education schools are NAC accredited and hold a Texas Rising Star (TRS) 4-star rating, the highest possible rating. Early Care & Education's Mission is to create a compassionate school family culture that provides a safe learning environment for the children of Early Care & Education. Early Care & Education’s values are: Quality, Integrity, Service, and Community. Early Care & Education is proud to be part of Lantern Learning Group, a purpose-led network of preschools united by shared values and a commitment to exceptional early childhood education. Being part of this larger family provides our team with added resources, professional growth opportunities, and long-term stability—while allowing each school to maintain the unique culture and identity that makes it special in its community. Joining Early Care & Education means becoming part of a team that values stability, collaboration, and professional growth. Many of our educators have been with us for years, creating a culture of support and continuity that sets us apart. We provide the resources, training, and encouragement you need to grow your career in early childhood education while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. At Early Care & Education, we are committed to supporting your career, family, and future. We are seeking a Director of Education to support the School Director and Director of Education in overseeing the daily operations of our early education center. This position ensures compliance, operational excellence, quality customer service, and effective staff support. We are looking for a Director of Education who will play a vital role in shaping curriculum excellence and teacher development across our centers. This is a classroom-focused leadership position—you’ll spend about 80% of your time in early learning classrooms, modeling best practices and coaching teachers. The remaining time is dedicated to administrative tasks, data analysis, and planning professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations and create behavior intervention plans
• Mentor teachers on curriculum, lesson planning, and assessments
• Lead professional development sessions in collaboration with Spiritual Development
• Rotate between centers to provide on-site coaching and support
• Track and analyze academic and behavioral data to inform strategies
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Applicants must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher, such as an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Must meet minimum education and experience requirements as set by HHSC/DFPS
• Ability to pass background checks and meet medical requirements for caregivers
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED
• If transporting children, must hold a valid Class C driver’s license and complete annual transportation training
• Have Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Nice-to-haves

• Prior early childhood teaching experience
• Experience in a leadership or management role in a licensed childcare setting

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees)
• 401(k) matching
• Discounted child care tuition
• Paid time off and holiday pay (full-time employees)
• Bonus and incentive opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities